The party was launched in September 2010, and included several sitting People's Representatives who were part of the Human Rights and Democracy Movement.
[2] Its objectives upon foundation included government transparency and economic reform.
[3] The "Friendly Islands" are a name originally given to Tonga by Captain James Cook.
[4] The party contested all 17 people's seats in the 2010 elections,[2] winning 12 of them.
[5] Following the elections, Niuas MP Sosefo Fe’aomoeata Vakata reportedly quit the party to become an independent and support a noble candidate as Prime Minister.